Passion and the Fear of Failure
Passion can create crippling performance pressure.
People often fear failure not because of the outcome, but because it threatens their sense of self.
The authors encourage a growth mindset and non-attachment to outcomes.
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The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness:
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